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Tour des Monts d'Ain – Gravel Route 17 Red

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France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Tour des Monts d'Ain – Gravel Route 17 Red

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Tour des Monts d'Ain – Gravel Route 17 Red

02:48

39.8km

760m

Gravel riding

This circuit, like the other routes in the Jurassic Vélo Tours network, pays homage to water, due to the lakes and ponds that dot the route. Omnipresent, water accompanies athletes throughout the route and reveals another facet of the Ain department. This route is also a physical challenge, with nearly…

by Ain Tourisme

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.7 km for 3.55 km

Closed: • November-March

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2.36 km

Lake Nantua

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The Lac de Nantua is a superb body of water of 141 hectares. In the heart of the Jura, it offers an ideal setting for practicing a multitude of sports. It is even possible to swim in its waters.

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17.2 km

Marron Ponds

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The Marron ponds are named after a family from Brénod, it is not a reference to the color of the water. Only one of them remains filled with water all …

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33.0 km

Peney Viewpoint

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The Peney viewpoint overlooks Lake Sylans, on which it offers a beautiful view. Classified since 1909, one can distinguish on its banks the ruins of the old ice factories which …

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39.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

12.5 km

3.18 km

906 m

599 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

13.1 km

5.98 km

481 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

28°C

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Comments

May 11, 2026

This circuit, like the other routes in the Jurassic Vélo Tours network, pays homage to water, due to the lakes and ponds that dot the route. Omnipresent, water accompanies athletes throughout the route and reveals another facet of the Ain department. This route is also a physical challenge, with nearly

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